Community Life

CLARK, NJ - The Clark Public Library is closed for the week of May 10 during the demolition of the former police headquarters according to officials.  Patrons are asked to hold on to books and materials until the library reopens.  No late fees will be charged on any items due this week.

Virtual programs will continue during the week of demolition. Additionally, curbside pick-up is ...

 CLARK, NJ - Local resident Hetal Sanghvi led the Clark Fit Hiking Club into a new season on Sunday, May 2.  The club explores local hiking trails around New Jersey as a small group. 

For six weekends the club travels to selected trails generally within a 25–30-minute drive. The first hike of the year was a 3.9-mile trail at Allaire State Park in Monmouth ...

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is holding additional emergency food distribution events for Union County residents in May to aid those affected by COVID-19.

These will include:

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church in Elizabeth
Walk-up only
Coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo ...

CLARK, NJ – There has been no shortage of outdoor fun and activities sponsored by the Clark Recreation Department this spring according to Director Ralph Bernardo.   His department has been in full swing this spring with an offering programming designed to get kids and adults outdoors.   Volleyball, pickleball, golf, skateboarding and hiking programs have been running ...

CLARK, NJ – There is a small area of the landscape outside of the Clark Recreation Center that just got a little brighter.   Brownie Troop 40483 sprinkled seeds planted some flowers and left a special heart-shaped plaque in place after a recent visit.

According to Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo, the girls will be tending to the garden in the months to come.  He ...

CLARK, NJ - Clark officials announced a "Name Clark's Newsletter Contest" on Friday.  According to their post, the township is searching for a name for their soon-to-publish community newsletter.

According to their release, officials are  "looking for a name that is short, catchy, fun and reflects the town of Clark."  Community members are invited to ...

CLARK, NJ - The Clark Girls Softball League has a newly named field.  The former instructional field is now known as the Ralph Bernardo Field after an opening day ceremony on Saturday, April 17 according to township officials.

League officials planned to hold the ceremony at the opening of the 2020 season, but the pandemic canceled  recreational leagues.   Despite the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Union Catholic will host its 30th annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 3 at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains.

The UC Golf Classic, which is being organized by the Union Catholic Development Department, features a shotgun start and best ball format. It's scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $325 per golfer/$1,300 per foursome, which includes ...

CLARK, NJ – Drive by the basketball courts at the Clark Recreation Center any day of the week and it is buzzing with activity.  People of all ages from all places gather there.  There are young kids with parents, older kids with buddies and those just looking for a great pick-up game.  It is a neighborhood basketball lover’s dream. 

Several weeks ago, players ...

CLARK, NJ - In a year that has been anything but normal, the Clark Recreation Department managed to pull off a family-friendly outdoor event Saturday at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.   “It was a beautiful way to spend a spring afternoon," said Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. "It was great to see the kids have so much fun especially after having to cancel this ...